Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise
By Living Tours Porto
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Maximize even limited time in the Douro Valley during an activity-packed day trip that includes lunch, wine tasting, and a cruise. Exploring the Douro River by boat allows you to escape the crowds on land and enjoy unobstructed views of the UNESCO-listed landscapes, while convenient hotel pickup means that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point in the morning.
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Ages 0-99, max of 27 per group
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- See the best of the Douro Valley in just one day on a sightseeing tour
- An ideal choice for time-pressed, first-time visitors
- Lunch and hotel pickup are included on this great-value option
- Discover UNESCO-listed towns that you may otherwise have missed
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Amarante, São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint & Road N222
- Professional Guide & Comfortable Small Group Minibus
- Lunch (Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
- Panoramic Douro River Cruise on a Traditional Rabelo Boat from Pinhão
- Renown Wine estate guided visit with tasting of 3 wines
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Entry/Admission - Pinhao
What's not included- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Start:
- Living Tours, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, PortugalMeeting point at Living Tours - Tourist Service located at Rua Mouzinho da Silvira, 352 - 4050 Porto, next to São Bento Train station.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7592P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
- Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
- The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
- Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7592P4
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- R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, PortugalMeeting point at Living Tours - Tourist Service located at Rua Mouzinho da Silvira, 352 - 4050 Porto, next to São Bento Train station.
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- choonk780 contributionsGreat winery tourThis winery tour was excellent with a wonderful guide Cuber and a great driver Nuno. Cuber was very knowledgeable and explained various aspects of Douro valley areas and wines. We enjoyed delightful conversation with many people from other countries. Only one downside was lunch plate, which was not met the expectation. Overall, this tour is worth to try.Written 15 September 2024
- E6108FBdavidt0 contributionsWine and River Douro ExperienceAna was a very professional guide. Nothing was too much trouble. We went on a wine tour and Ana made it both informative and fun. The whole experience involving two wineries was excellent. We then took a relaxing trip by boat on the River Douro.Written 15 September 2024
- mema20200 contributionsGreat place, great wine, great guide.Absolutely great tour. It's a lovely place and our guide was outstanding. Thank you Tommy you absolutely made the trip for us! I'm definitely going back soon as I've already drunk everything I bought haha.Written 15 September 2024
- Elina G0 contributionsThank you your tour in Douro valleyNice tour . Unforgettable experience . Thank you António Lello for full day of fun and excellent service. We have very good timeWritten 15 September 2024
- 242ax0 contributionsDouro Historical TourYou will run out of room to store pictures on your phone. There are so many amazing views from the start to the end of the tour. The lunch was filling and very delicious. The tour of the winery and the boat cruise on the Douro were very informative. We highly recommend this package. It is well worth the cost. Our guide Hanae was most accommodating and informative. Ingmar the driver did a great job and we felt safe the whole time. 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟Written 15 September 2024
- GoPlaces275452666910 contributionsGreat day.Very well organised and Hana did make the trip special. Winery, river cruise were really good. Would definitely get back.Written 15 September 2024
- dkS6425ES0 contributionsYour of PortoThe tour was split between Spanish and English speaking. The winery showed special privilege to the Spanish speakers and wine tasting while the English were sent to wait and told to be quiet for the Spanish speakers while the English were rushed through only until the gift shop. What a coincidence. I will not buy their wine in the future. Getting to the tour was an event itself. When you google the directions it does not take you to the location. When we got to the tour company and explained I did not appreciate the way I was treated. We were told it wasn’t our fault it is what google maps tells you. It would have been nice to know that information in advanceWritten 15 September 2024
- NorthStar5990170 contributionsAwesome trip braga and guimeraesValdemar & Joqec were awesome.. the guide kept us engaging with history and facts all the way while on the trip. His delivery Männer is both humor ridden and at the same time good.Written 15 September 2024
- amylZ4509NZ0 contributionsAmazing day in Douro Valley!Wonderful Tour! Our tour guide Rui L was amazing! This was the highlight of our vacation in Portugal! The wineries were great, lunch was delicious and I really enjoyed the river cruise. Rui L was very nice and I loved learning all the history throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. Great value!Written 15 September 2024
- annacL3313ZE0 contributionsExcellent tour!Great tour and experience -our guide Rui L was excellent. We went to 2 wineries and stopped at a cute little town. The tours and lunch were incredible! Highly recommendWritten 15 September 2024
- Bessie C0 contributionsGreat tour! Highly recommendGreat tour. Joined this day tour with my friend. Tour was very organized and our tour guide Carmo had great energy. It was a breeze to book the tour and tour size was just about enough - 18 people in total.Written 15 September 2024
- ericmN2090XC0 contributionsWine TastingThe trip to Douro Valley was amazing. Carmo /Antonio were exceptionally wonderful. We highly recommend going or asking for her and Antonio as your tour guide.She is well versed on the history of Porto and the Douro Valley.She entertaining and full of fun.Written 15 September 2024
- stacychoczynski0 contributionsGoncalo and Duoro Valley for the WIN!Goncalo was a phenomenal guide with impressive knowledge of all things and a charismatic personality that kept us engaged and laughing. We all felt comfortable asking questions and found the responses so interesting and intriguing. The trip was organized in a such a great manner which allowed for the best use of the day! We would highly recommend another tour with this company and with Goncalo!Written 15 September 2024
- samlR9206DQ0 contributionsGreat experience, As advertised.Great experience, we went to two great wineries, learned about the production of port and muscatel. Our guide Charlie was enthusiastic and informative and made the experience seamless. Could have done without the boat ride as you get better views driving in on the bus, would have rather gone to a third winery instead. But overall the experience was exactly as advertised and had a great day in the Douro Valley.Written 15 September 2024
- Thanos S0 contributionsAbsolutely amazing!!!Very helpful and polite tour guide (miguel and sergio rosa), beautiful places with great history behind. It was worth the visit 100% recommend this tour.Written 15 September 2024
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Traveltime74
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On the positive stunning views abs scenery. The boat trip was also good.
However, we were very disappointed with the tour. They did not give or prepare us vegetarian food as requested . We even sent them an email day before which they replied confirming that there would be a vegetarian lunch . At the restaurant everyone was served potato and cabbage soup. The main was roast potatoes salad , pork and rice. 2 bottles of red wine and a small basket of bread for 12 people. Our meal didn’t turn up . We had to keep asking. The rice was cooked with chicken stock ( one French vegetarian guy ate it and was really upset when he was told) they kept trying to give us that rice with salad. In the end after frequent requests they fetched us more salad with some cabbage on it. Not the same value as for those that eat meat. For a restaurant they could have prepared something very easy for vegetarian risotto etc
We booked an English speaking tour , on the day were put on a French tour with 4 other English speaking people . The guide did speak English but it was mainly focused in French. Because he tried to do both it meant he was talking the whole time but information was lost as he switched very quickly from one to the other.
The first stop was a pretty village which was nice but no real information of what was there
At the vineyard we were separated and had to wait 20 minutes for the English speaking guide and was put with another English group which was large. The guide was very quietly spoken we couldn’t hear him so kept asking him to speak up and he rushed it everyone commented how he must hate his job as he acted like he didn’t want to be there so no real information on the process . At the wine tasting we were given very 3 small samples and just left - no information about the wines. Our French tour came back much later so obviously had a better tour and received tasting information . ( Most vineyards offer this either free or very cheap so wasn’t sure why ours was so bad)
On the whole very disappointed and not good value for almost £80. I did not learn anything about wine as were were pretty much ignored. we felt like being English was a problem. Being vegetarian definitely was.
However, we were very disappointed with the tour. They did not give or prepare us vegetarian food as requested . We even sent them an email day before which they replied confirming that there would be a vegetarian lunch . At the restaurant everyone was served potato and cabbage soup. The main was roast potatoes salad , pork and rice. 2 bottles of red wine and a small basket of bread for 12 people. Our meal didn’t turn up . We had to keep asking. The rice was cooked with chicken stock ( one French vegetarian guy ate it and was really upset when he was told) they kept trying to give us that rice with salad. In the end after frequent requests they fetched us more salad with some cabbage on it. Not the same value as for those that eat meat. For a restaurant they could have prepared something very easy for vegetarian risotto etc
We booked an English speaking tour , on the day were put on a French tour with 4 other English speaking people . The guide did speak English but it was mainly focused in French. Because he tried to do both it meant he was talking the whole time but information was lost as he switched very quickly from one to the other.
The first stop was a pretty village which was nice but no real information of what was there
At the vineyard we were separated and had to wait 20 minutes for the English speaking guide and was put with another English group which was large. The guide was very quietly spoken we couldn’t hear him so kept asking him to speak up and he rushed it everyone commented how he must hate his job as he acted like he didn’t want to be there so no real information on the process . At the wine tasting we were given very 3 small samples and just left - no information about the wines. Our French tour came back much later so obviously had a better tour and received tasting information . ( Most vineyards offer this either free or very cheap so wasn’t sure why ours was so bad)
On the whole very disappointed and not good value for almost £80. I did not learn anything about wine as were were pretty much ignored. we felt like being English was a problem. Being vegetarian definitely was.
Written 14 August 2022
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Good morning from Living Tours,
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your time in sharing your honest feedback about your experience.
We are very sorry to hear that the tour didn't go through your expectations so we will share it with our partners and guide in order to improve the services.
Regarding the Lunch, we did receive your meal request and passed the information to the restaurant. We will investigate and share your feedback to improve their quality and service.
Once more, thank you for your review.
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Written 15 August 2022
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Noah
7 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We had an amazing day with our tour guide Diana, she gave a lot of information and was really nice. All the places we’ve visited were also really nice, the lunch was great with an amazing view over the Douro valley. During the tour at the vineyard we also got a lot of information from one off the people that work there, very interesting. Not only the stops but also the trip there was mesmerizing definitely recommend 10/10
Written 31 July 2020
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
Dear Noah,
Thank you so much for taking the time sharing your feedback about our Douro Valley Tours and about our guide Diana Performance. We are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed.
Best Regards
Living Tours Team
Written 4 August 2020
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Jeff W
Porto, Portugal6 contributions
Aug 2020
We loved this tour so much that we want to do it again with our friends. Anabela our tour guide was fantastic! She explained everything in English and even helped us with our Portuguese. She gave detailed stories about the places we visited. She did a good job corralling us as we continued to be easily distracted by the awesome beauty of the Douro River Valley.
Written 20 August 2020
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
Dear Mr. Jeff,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed the tour to the Douro Valley with our guide Anabela and that you want to make it again.
Thank you for trusting us.
Looking forward to seeing you maybe a next time in Porto.
Warmest regards
Living Tours Team
Written 25 August 2020
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Tabrownmd
9 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
I have been on many many tours throughout Europe, South America and India. Yes, I have had the occasional aggressive driver. But Antonio was a distracted and reckless driver. Never have I had such a dangerous driver. After lunch, the road was very narrow and curvy. I looked forward and Antonio was scrolling and scrolling through photos on his phone, occasionally pausing to show the young ladies in the front seat photos of himself. He kept doing this and laughing and flirting with the young ladies, barely watching the road. The phone was mounted to the windshield, so what he was doing on it was easily seen. Finally, after being encouraged by other passengers I raised my voice and told him to stop playing with his phone as it was unsafe.
He then became angry and was flying around the corners, passing cars and even passing TWO large Living Tours busses. This was after leaving the lunch spot and heading towards the boat tour. Everyone in the bus was hanging on. He flew down the single lane drive to the bus dock and several tourists had to jump out of the way and then turned to yell at him. A little while later, the two Living Tours buses arrived and we ALL boarded the SAME boat. So, there is no possible explanation for his behavior other than he was mad and wanted to “show me” unsafe driving.
On the highway, he consistently drove 10-25 km/hr above the speed limit. This was measured by a highly accurate GPS-based speed app.
There is no possible way that others have not complained previously about Antonio. I cannot recommend in good faith a company that continues to employ such a dangerous driver.
He then became angry and was flying around the corners, passing cars and even passing TWO large Living Tours busses. This was after leaving the lunch spot and heading towards the boat tour. Everyone in the bus was hanging on. He flew down the single lane drive to the bus dock and several tourists had to jump out of the way and then turned to yell at him. A little while later, the two Living Tours buses arrived and we ALL boarded the SAME boat. So, there is no possible explanation for his behavior other than he was mad and wanted to “show me” unsafe driving.
On the highway, he consistently drove 10-25 km/hr above the speed limit. This was measured by a highly accurate GPS-based speed app.
There is no possible way that others have not complained previously about Antonio. I cannot recommend in good faith a company that continues to employ such a dangerous driver.
Written 7 October 2022
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
Thank you so much for your time in sharing your honest and complete feedback about your experience.
We are very sorry to hear that the tour didn't go through your expectations.
We fully understand your disappointment.
We would like to share that an internal investigation is open to understand what happened and take the necessary measures so that situations like the one reported by you do not happen again.
We are a company that is characterized by providing authentic experiences, where our main goal is to be the perfect host for our guests.
Once again, we are sorry that your experience did not meet our usual standards and thank you for letting us know.
We always try to learn and improve from our customer's feedback, and we will have your review under consideration so we can improve daily our services.
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Written 7 October 2022
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Coralie S
Montreal, Canada11 contributions
May 2021
Our experience with our guide Silvia was great! The Corona rules were greatly respected: 4 ppl in the minivan whereas there's a capacity of 8 + every time we would get back in the van, Silvia would disinfect our hands.
We started the tour at 8.20am in dowtown Porto, hopped on the minivan and made our way to Amarante, a quaint little village between Porto and the Douro Valley. We were given approximately 1h of free time and then continued our way to the Douro valley where we had lunch in a traditional Portuguese restaurant (wine included). Afterwards, we drove to Pinhao for a 1h boat tour on the Douro river.
We finished the day at the Croft Port vineyard, which is a wonderful estate (refer to pictures attached).
We had the most wonderful time - thanks Silvia!
We started the tour at 8.20am in dowtown Porto, hopped on the minivan and made our way to Amarante, a quaint little village between Porto and the Douro Valley. We were given approximately 1h of free time and then continued our way to the Douro valley where we had lunch in a traditional Portuguese restaurant (wine included). Afterwards, we drove to Pinhao for a 1h boat tour on the Douro river.
We finished the day at the Croft Port vineyard, which is a wonderful estate (refer to pictures attached).
We had the most wonderful time - thanks Silvia!
Written 9 June 2021
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We would like to thank you for sharing with us such a great feedback. We are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed the tour and also the guidance of our guide Silvia.
Looking forward to seeing you maybe a next time in Porto.
Warmest regards
Living Tours
Written 9 June 2021
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Jean
Boston, MA10 contributions
May 2022
This tour included too many stops and so we got short changed on the winery tour - which was the main event for us. This was extremely disappointing. This tour included a stop in scenic Amaranth, a stop at a scenic overlook, lunch for two tour groups (average quality), tour of the S. Luis winery and a very rushed wine tasting, so no time to shop for wines afterwards which was a major disappointment. We were rushed to get to the Rebello boat tour, which was lovely, but I would forego this to spend more time at the winery. My advise is to find another tour with fewer stops, or find a private guide to get a better vineyard focused experience and a better lunch restaurant. This tour in my opinion had too many things crammed in for one day and the main attraction (vineyard and wine tasting and shopping) was sadly far too short. I don't recommend.
Written 29 May 2022
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
Thank you so much for your time in sharing your honest and complete feedback about your experience.
We are very sorry to hear that the tour didn't go through your expectations.
We always try to learn and improve from our customer's review, and we will have your review under consideration so we can improve daily our services.
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Written 31 May 2022
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Michelle A
7 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
The tour organisation was amazing and even though there was a lot of tours starting around the same time it was not chaotic.
This is a full day tour and well worth the money. Trip to Amarante was brief but such a beautiful town. Try the green wine.
Vineyard tour was great and got to try some lovely port wine. And the boat cruise at the end of a long day was great but as it is at the end we maybe did not appreciate it as much.
The highlights for me though were the views, words cannot explain how amazing the Douro region is and you have to see it to believe it. The appreciation I have for wine from the region now is immense as all the harvesting is done by hand. So I will definitely be supporting the vineyards in the future.
The tour guide Joana added to the pleasure of the trip she was non stop fun and energy (including her in-depth knowledge) and really made it more memorable and they pairing of her and Silvino the driver was humorous. Even though the roads were a big heart stopping at times you felt so safe.
Well worth the money would definitely recommend
This is a full day tour and well worth the money. Trip to Amarante was brief but such a beautiful town. Try the green wine.
Vineyard tour was great and got to try some lovely port wine. And the boat cruise at the end of a long day was great but as it is at the end we maybe did not appreciate it as much.
The highlights for me though were the views, words cannot explain how amazing the Douro region is and you have to see it to believe it. The appreciation I have for wine from the region now is immense as all the harvesting is done by hand. So I will definitely be supporting the vineyards in the future.
The tour guide Joana added to the pleasure of the trip she was non stop fun and energy (including her in-depth knowledge) and really made it more memorable and they pairing of her and Silvino the driver was humorous. Even though the roads were a big heart stopping at times you felt so safe.
Well worth the money would definitely recommend
Written 18 September 2022
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Good morning from Living Tours,
Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
We are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed everything including our guide Joana and driver Silvino.
We are looking forward to seeing you again.
Warmest regards
Livingtours Team
Written 19 September 2022
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Eugen T
41 contributions
We booked the trip (Douro valley tour) at the office the night before, and had a great experience. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Everything about the trip the next day was great. Starting with the guide (Marina) and driver (Lucas) who were excellent. Knowledgeable, kind, helpful and welcoming. She even had some great recommendations for dinner in Porto, which we were delighted with after trying it. Thank you both!
The bus was clean and comfortable, the winery tours were informative, the staff very friendly, and the wine and port flowed freely. Lunch was great and in a great setting, with friendly staff. And the boat tour was truly enjoyable in the middle of beautiful scenery and calm river waters.
Overall, based on our experience, I'd highly recommend this tour and the company fair price for a great day trip exploring the wine region with its spectacular landscapes. Bonus if you get Marina (she's fluent in English and French).
Everything about the trip the next day was great. Starting with the guide (Marina) and driver (Lucas) who were excellent. Knowledgeable, kind, helpful and welcoming. She even had some great recommendations for dinner in Porto, which we were delighted with after trying it. Thank you both!
The bus was clean and comfortable, the winery tours were informative, the staff very friendly, and the wine and port flowed freely. Lunch was great and in a great setting, with friendly staff. And the boat tour was truly enjoyable in the middle of beautiful scenery and calm river waters.
Overall, based on our experience, I'd highly recommend this tour and the company fair price for a great day trip exploring the wine region with its spectacular landscapes. Bonus if you get Marina (she's fluent in English and French).
Written 1 November 2021
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
Dear Mr. Eugen,
We would like to thank you for sharing such a great review with us about our Tour to the Douro Valley with Marina and Lucas. We will share your nice words with them.
Warmest regards
Living Tours Team
Written 10 November 2021
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hammotogo
Wicklow, Ireland33 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
I don't tend to book bus tours when I visit a new town or city, I'm more of an independent traveler, wishing to figure out my own itinerary as I go along.
Given I was visiting Porto with my wife for a long weekend I decided to try the Douro Valley tour as it was so highly rated and seemed to offer quite a varied itinerary. Basically it's a combination of comfortable (air-conditioned) bus visit to a lovely historic town, lunch at a picturesque location, wine tasting at a local winery, river cruise and bus trip back via breathtaking scenery of the wine producing Douro region. It's a great package and very keenly priced as compared to other tours in the region.
Our guide Juliana was informative and entertaining and our driver navigated the steep and winding roads in a controlled manner, particularly helpful with a belly full of food and local wine.
I'd highly recommend this tour and rate it a five out of five
Given I was visiting Porto with my wife for a long weekend I decided to try the Douro Valley tour as it was so highly rated and seemed to offer quite a varied itinerary. Basically it's a combination of comfortable (air-conditioned) bus visit to a lovely historic town, lunch at a picturesque location, wine tasting at a local winery, river cruise and bus trip back via breathtaking scenery of the wine producing Douro region. It's a great package and very keenly priced as compared to other tours in the region.
Our guide Juliana was informative and entertaining and our driver navigated the steep and winding roads in a controlled manner, particularly helpful with a belly full of food and local wine.
I'd highly recommend this tour and rate it a five out of five
Written 23 July 2024
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RainerAndBirgit
1 contribution
Jun 2021
We've booked this tour following a hint of our host during an extended weekend at porto. Picked up by our cheerful guide Silvia we started to the douro valley. While dringing, Silvia amused us with stories and legends about 'her' region with knowledge (and sometimes with a wink) about history, the people and their life. All in all we've experienced a unforgetable day in a beautiful region. Absolutely recommendable!
Written 29 June 2021
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Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We would like to thank you your time sharing your experience in the Douro Valley with our guide Silvia. We are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed it.
Warmest regards
Living Tours Team
Written 8 August 2021
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Vers quelle heure est le retour??Si j’ai un train à 20h30 est-ce que j’ai des possibilité de le manquer??
Written 22 August 2024
I live in Porto. I am new to Portugal having moved here a few months ago. I would like to take this tour when I can see the changing autumn leaves. When is the best time to book for autumn foliage? Thank you
Written 7 October 2022
Regarding July/August being too hot: I went in early July and the weather was perfect. Weather varies, of course, that was my lucky experience.
Written 8 October 2022
It's not "my" tour, it was through one of the tour companies, "Living Tours". There is a small store in front of the old train station in Lisbon that sells/schedules tickets. Also, most hotels have brochures that have tour info. The bus we were on was a full sized tour bus so it'll fit probably 40 or 50 people. The problem will be availability for 13 all at once on the same tour. Try to schedule it as soon as possible, to have the best chance to get all 13 on one tour.
Written 16 July 2022
Hi, I want to book for July 8th for 3ppl, but can't select pick up option. Could you please recommend what to do?
Written 28 June 2022
We have a tour booked for 15 people on the 8th of July with Hotel pickup. Can you please give me an approximate time for pick up and drop off. The ending time is most important. Thank you
Written 24 June 2022
We were picked around 8:15 and dropped off around 6PM. We then picked up the other sightseers and went on are tour. We were part of a group of 8 people and all were dropped at there respective hotels. We were last to be dropped.
Written 26 June 2022
Hello!
We are staying at Casa de Varais, near Rega. Are You picking us up?
Written 13 June 2022
What wineries are visited during the river cruise? Also, would you adjust the price for someone that is pregnant and not able to partake in the wine tasting?
Written 21 May 2022
You do not vistit the wineries during the one hour river cruise. You visit one before the cruise and one after the cruise.
I can't say anything about the prices. But if the pregnant one is going with a friend then her friend can drink more:)
Written 21 May 2022
de cuantos kilómetros es el recorrido? y punto de encuentro?
Written 5 November 2021
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